Mullein Verbascum thapsus

The Water Engineer spotted this unusual giant plant that looks like a big flurry cabbage plant.
Few years ago, we spotted this plant. Yesterday, I saw one with flowers.
The Water Engineer spotted this unusual giant plant that looks like a big flurry cabbage plant.
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Dramatic spire of yellow flowers. Gray-green foliage covered with down. Medicinal: Flowers are used in infused oil for earache, rheumatism. Respiratory ailments. Relaxing expectorant. 

http://www.seedman.com/medicine.htm

http://tinaspicstory.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/weekend-flowers-45.html

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